Commercial Road bridge and the canal
Introduction
The photograph on this page of Commercial Road bridge and the canal by Natasha Ceridwen de Chroustchoff as part of the Geograph project.
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Commercial Road bridge and the canal
Image: © Natasha Ceridwen de Chroustchoff Taken: 4 Oct 2009
Passing under the bridge was the commencement of the waterborne route for lighters and narrow boats conveying their cargoes of coal, timber or whatever through London and onwards via the canal network. Now the towpath provides a major recreational opportunity for walkers and joggers, among others.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.512563
Longitude
-0.036631